Definition of Displace
Displace
dis·place
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to cause something to be moved/removed from its proper or usual place/position;
e.g. Try not to displace the items from the boxes that have already been organized.
(verb)
to occupy the position or place of something after moving/removing it;
e.g. The large rock will displace a lot of water when put in the fish tank.
(verb)
to remove someone from a role, office, or job, typically forcibly and against their will;
e.g. The people voted to displace the corrupt government officials.
(verb)
to force people to leave or flee their homes or region, typically due to some disaster, war, or persecution;
e.g. Every year, floods displace thousands of people by destroying their houses.
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